Distinct clonal lineages and within-host diversification shape invasive Staphylococcus epidermidis populations.

Distinct clonal lineages and within-host diversification shape invasive Staphylococcus epidermidis populations.

S. epidermidis is a substantial component of the human skin microbiota, but also one of the major causes of nosocomial infection in the context of implanted medical devices. We here aimed to advance the understanding of S. epidermidis genotypes and phenotypes conducive to infection establishment. Fu...

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Main Authors: Anna Both, Jiabin Huang, Minyue Qi, Christian Lausmann, Samira Weißelberg, Henning Büttner, Susanne Lezius, Antonio Virgilio Failla, Martin Christner, Marc Stegger, Thorsten Gehrke, Sharmin Baig, Mustafa Citak, Malik Alawi, Martin Aepfelbacher, Holger Rohde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-02-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1009304

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1009304

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